Concerts

From Russia with Talent.

Mark Mogilevski - Violin, Elena Mogilevski - Piano.

The prize winning Mogilevski duo present Schnittke's "Suite in the Old Style", and the Two Preludes and the Violin and Piano Sonata by Shostakovitch. A rare insight into these Russian masterpieces by two outstanding Russian performers.

Best of Class.

In 2007, the Monash School of Music - Conservatorium continued to provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for emerging musical talent. This Lunchtime concert features performances by undergraduate students who were amongst the highest achievers for their exams at the end of last year. Join us in this celebration of musical talent.

PLUS/MINUS.

Fresh from their recent tour of Japan, Tristram Williams and Michael Fowler present a recital of vivid colour, intriguing contrast, and astonishing skill. This will include such works as Bach's G minor Flute sonata, and Berio's Sequenza X.

Monash World Music Orchestra.

Musical Director Sam Evans.

Performing modern multicultural Australian music, as well as traditional music from around the world, this 24-peice ensemble has created its own style by mixing a variety of musical traditions with modern instrumentation. Monash Stage Band. Musical Director, Ian Whitehurst.

Now in its 8th year, the Monash University Big Band is an eighteen-piece ensemble that performs from both standard/traditional and contemporary repertoires.

Soweto Gospel Choir have won critical acclaim and performed to full houses around the world, sung alongside Robert Plant, Bono and Peter Gabriel, and have been heralded as the most exciting group to emerge in world music in recent years.

Featuring incredible singers, dancers and drummers, African Spirit stirs the soul and captures the beauty and passion that is Africa.

Performing a programme that reflects some of the history of the Rainbow Nation, songs of remembrance for the past as well as songs of joy and praise for the present and future, the Choir will take audiences on a musical journey that is both unique and inspirational.

"Favourites" is the theme for the upcoming season, culminating in a gala concert on Saturday 17th May, 7:30pm.

Featured pieces will be personally chosen by members, including Ride of the Valkyries, King across the Water and Fables of Faubus, as well as solo performances from our conductors: Ingrid Martin and Zach Clarke.

Don't miss this exciting event, held at the Monash Music Auditorium, Building 68, Clayton Campus. Pre-order your tickets now by emailing tickets@monashphil.org.

EM@SoMC.

Bringing digital technology to the creation of music has inspired a generation of artists. It allows new scope and new ideas in music making. From the beginning of surround sound and moving sound through space to playing with new sounds (beautiful, sublime, and sometimes challenging), texture, timbre, complexity and relatedness. Staff and students from the school improvise using the electronic and accoustic together.

Sally-Anne Russell - mezzo soprano. Darryl Coote - piano.

In demand for concert work and opera both here and abroad, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell has had for many years an equally respected partnership in the oeuvre of art-song/Lieder with pianist Darryl Coote, member of the piano staff at Monash and partner in the Team of Pianists. Their performance at Monash will feature a selection of songs by Reynaldo Hahn and Mozart, Jake Heggie's humorous "Of Gods and Cats", as well as Haydn's beautiful, but rarely heard cantata, "Arianna a Naxos".

Monash School of Music Conservatorium Jazz and Popular Music presents:

George Garzone (Tenor Saxophone - USA) With Niko Schauble (Drums) and Nick Haywood (Bass)

Bookings 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

The School of Music - Conservatorium presents Winds of Spring. The Melbourne Youth Symphonic Band joins Monash University's Wind Symphony.

A program of works by Holst, Ticheli, Hultgren, Arutunian, Weber, Shostakovich, Whitacre and Hazo.
Tickets available at the door from 7pm. Pre-sales at Music General Office.

After a sell out Autumn Concert, the Monash University Philharmonic Society is back with an even bigger and better Spring concert!

The theme is Song and Dance, and works such as Danse Macabre, Swan Lake Suite and a Stevie Wonder Medley will explore all aspects of music and movement and the connection between them. Make sure you get in early by emailing tickets@monashphil.org to secure your seat now!

Academy of Performing Arts presents Spring concert Featuring Jeffrey Crellin conductor, David Stanhope guest conductor, James Morrison trumpet, Geoffrey Payne trumpet, John O'Donnell organ, Linda Thompson soprano, Roxane Hislop soprano, James Egglestone tenor Viva Voce choir

DE WILDE & REINER Fanfare BOWMAN Vexillaregis STANHOPE 'Battle Concerto' for 2 trumpets MENDELSSOHN Symphony #2 'Lobgesang' (Hymn of Praise).

Premiere Performance.

Monash World Music Orchestra - Musical Director, Sam Evans

This orchestra embraces a cross section of music influences and languages from various cultures, in the true spirit of contemporary Australian society. Part of its uniqueness lies in its use of a wide variety of instruments, both old and modern, and arrangements which marry beautifully the diverse makeup of the ensemble and the myriad of resources from which it draws material and inspiration.